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#7 of 3311 Reliability by exlegend Jan 07, 2002 (8:05 pm)
Hi! I noticed there's not a lot of postings at this particular site (9-3) compared to other makes and models. Does this mean everyone loves their Saab? (linking Saab with GM and being an ex and current Acura owner, I somehow doubt that). Regardless, it appears my wife wants to sell her hardcore reliable '95 Integra and buy a 2002 9-3 SE. What has been the experience of the 9-3 owners out there for the 2000 and 2001 models? Any recalls or quirks? Having seen previews of the future "9-3" in Autoweek and Car and Driver has fast forwarded the decision to buy the 9-3 while it still looks like the Saab of old.
#8 of 3311 Love those Saabs by mstssc Jan 08, 2002 (7:31 pm)
Yes, everyone loves their Saabs and are too busy driving to post here .
#9 of 3311 exlegend by mstssc Jan 10, 2002 (8:59 pm)
You will find more posts in "Hatchbacks" for the 9.3 or try www.saabnet.com. and go to 9.3 bulletin boards.
#10 of 3311 mstssc by exlegend Jan 11, 2002 (3:07 pm)
Oh Canada! Thanks for the directions.
#11 of 3311 exlegend by mstssc Jan 11, 2002 (9:41 pm)
You are very welcome.
#12 of 3311 9.3 Owner by peterson33 Feb 01, 2002 (6:27 pm)
Actually, I'm leasing and have the option to buy at the end of the year. If you are considering one you should notice on a test drive that the car is not small. It is narrow. It has more headroom than most cars - even with a power sunroof. The trunk is huge and the back seat can fit a 6 foot person for a couple hr ride.   It listed for $30,000 after the heated seats (love them!) and sunroof options. I have to say the sound system sucks for a $30g car.   Back to my option. I'm paying for 12,000 miles a year but probably will have 25,000 at the end, not 36,000. I can buy it for $16,500 - unless they are willing to deal. What to do?
#13 of 3311 Leasing Saab's 93 or 95? by mbabcock1 Apr 23, 2002 (9:46 am)
I've heard that Saab is a great car, but that is loses its book value quickly. With that in mind, is a lease crazy (assuming that you would be paying MUCH MUCH more in the end if you were to buy out the lease)? This kind of goes with PETERSON33's message.
#14 of 3311 NO!! Leasing is the smart thing to do by bretfraz Apr 23, 2002 (10:49 am)
With new Saab's, leasing is perfect due to the fact that they depreciate so quickly. As long as you lease from Saab Financial or a finance company that meets or beats SFSC's residuals and money factors.   There are several threads here in Town Hall that discuss leasing. There are several articles publsihed here to teach you about leasing and how to calculate them.   Saab Financial heavily subsidises their lease program so it makes terrific sense to lease a Saab. Buying a new Saab is financial suicide unless you intend to keep the car many years. And even then you are better off financially buying a slightly used Saab than a showroom fresh one.   peterson33 - Go to this thread and ask Bill and Terry about wholesale market pricing on your 9-3. Be very descriptive about your car, its condition, and your location and they'll give you current wholesale and retail numbers. From there negotiate with SFSC (not your dealer!) on a buyout price. At least you should save a few thou. mjtunis "Real-World Trade-In Values" Apr 23, 2002 9:08am
#15 of 3311 99 9-3 vs 02 9-3 by eckdar Apr 24, 2002 (10:56 am)
Just sold my leased '99 9-3S and leased a new '02 9-3SE. Seems like Saab(GM) added 10% more luxery and took out 20% of the fun. Dare I say the '02 is more Buickesque. I do appreciate the more quiet ride, better radio, electric seats, etc, but when I want to drive the car a little hard, the '02 isn't as fun. Even though it has more torque and hp than my '99 (185 hp version, not the HOT), it doesn't act like it. Wondering if the gear ratios have been changed. Engine noise is very isolated now, good when just cruising, but a negative when "driving". JMHO.
#16 of 3311 SAAB quality by dindak Apr 24, 2002 (12:07 pm)
One thing that has impressed me about SAAB is how much the quality and reliability has come up in the past 5 years. I would not hesitate to buy one, especially in Canada where you get Saturn service also (Saab is sold at Saturn Saab Isuzu dealers here).

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